Mariah sheds diva image

Helmed as the world’s biggest diva, who is usually done up to the nines, the R&B megastar wouldn’t be seen dead without her lippy mascara, foundation, bronzer, eyeshadow, blusher, eyeliner and carefully coiffured hair on most of the days.

However, the Dreamlover hitmaker has ditched all the make-up for the portrayal of her character called Mrs Weiss in the feel-good movie Precious.
The 40-year-old singer and actress has been showered with praises from film critics in the drama about a troubled teenager in 1980s in Harlem, New York.
The movie which will be released in Britain next year is also being tipped as a hot favourite at the Oscars.Mariah even picked up her first acting award recently and may be in line for more.

The 40-year-old enjoyed a glamourous night in Capri at the town’s annual Hollywood International Film Festival, where she was honoured with the prize for Supporting Actress of the Year.

Carey who was accompanied by husband Nick Cannon, 29, looked every inch the movie star in a sequined gown and fur shrug. Big screen success has eluded the singer since she was widely panned by the critics for her role in film Glitter.